Series 1
Episodes
S1 · E1 · 4 Jan 1990 · 29 min
Alive and Buried
Victor Meldrew, 60 years old, is at last retiring from the rigors of his security guard job at Watson-Mycroft. Replaced by a talking machine, Victor soon discovers that retirement will give him just as many reasons to be grumpy.
S1 · E2 · 11 Jan 1990 · 28 min
The Big Sleep
As retirement throws more problems for Victor Meldrew's retirement, including a next-door neighbour's noisy party, a disturbing and puzzling rash and an atheist funeral, has Victor bitten the bullet?
S1 · E3 · 18 Jan 1990 · 29 min
The Valley of Fear
After being mugged whilst photographing badgers, and having his house sprayed with the phrase 'The Man Who Lives Here Is A Turd', Victor decides to hold a crime prevention meeting.
S1 · E4 · 25 Jan 1990 · 29 min
I'll Retire to Bedlam
After being stuck in the shed for over three hours, then forced to spend an entire day with his eyes closed after a visit to the optometrist, Victor cannot bear the trials of babysitting.
S1 · E5 · 1 Feb 1990 · 29 min
The Eternal Quadrangle
Although Margaret is glad that Victor finally has a hobby to occupy his time, she is less pleased to discover that it involves painting nudes.
S1 · E6 · 8 Feb 1990 · 29 min
The Return of the Speckled Band
Following a food poisoning incident and problems with the electricity man, the Meldrews embark on a well-deserved holiday, however this is only the start of their problems.
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